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Doo-Wop Variant

in F major · F–Dm–Am–C

F
I
Dm
vi
Am
iii
C
V
Progression
I
vi
iii
V
Key
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What is the I–vi–iii–V progression?

Classic-sounding variant with a smooth iii step before V.

Songs that use this

  • I Feel Fine · The Beatles
  • In My Room · The Beach Boys
  • Crying · Roy Orbison

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in F major: easy to sing and easy to remember on ukulele.

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

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